Valentine's Gifts by Relationship Length
Whether you've been dating a couple of weeks or married 50 years, there's a gift for every couple.
Jan 16, 2024
Valentine's is such a wonderful celebration of love and romance, yet it is also one of the most complicated holidays for gift giving. Lovers young and old are faced with all sorts of calculations when choosing a gift, such as how long they've been dating, whether to go traditional (a dozen roses or a box of chocolates) or more creative and quirky (like the Love Explosion Cake Gift Box), and how best to express their feelings.
It's OK to feel overwhelmed by it all, to simply visit 1-800-Flowers.com — or dial 1-800-Flowers, if you're old school like that (there's even an app, too!) — choose a bouquet, and call it a day. But for those who want to find that perfect token of affection, a way to say “I love you" that has added meaning, we put together a guide of gifts based on the length of the relationship.
Whether you're three dates in or celebrating a lifetime together, here are eight Valentine's gift suggestions that will speak louder than words.
AUTHOR
Richard Martin is a writer, editor, and strategist who specializes in food, drink, and travel. He is the co-founder and editor of Appetito, the new online publication about Italian food and drink, and the co-author of the cookbook series Preserved, from publisher Hardie Grant NA.